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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 236.40, 354.72 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 236.40, 354.72 and 92.16 is: 138.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    236.40 : 354.72 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    236.40/354.72 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    236.40x = 354.72 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    236.40x = 32,691.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,691.00/236.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.29

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